https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/padres-mission/?d=1News: Newsenhttps://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/padres-mission/three-burning-questions-padres-must-answer-before-wild-card-round-r13594/No team really has a way to control the pace. Over a long season, you never know how they will arrive in October in terms of rhythm and injuries. The mere fact of being able to compete in September should be a reason for celebration for many organizations. But there are others that were built to...13594Sun, 27 Sep 2026 16:01:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/padres-mission/padres-will-host-nl-wild-card-series-against-cubs-r13585/The unthinkable has become a reality. The San Diego Padres will be hosting the first round of the MLB postseason at Petco Park. That came to fruition as the Padres beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 10-7 Saturday, clinching the No. 1 NL wild card. The Padres, who wrapped up a playoff berth Thurs...13585Sun, 27 Sep 2026 03:59:52 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/padres-mission/padres-put-casey-mize-on-injured-list-activate-gavin-sheets-r13580/  Following his latest struggles and postgame admission, the San Diego Padres are giving Casey Mize some time to get right. The right-handed starter was placed on the 15-day injured list Saturday with a sprained right ankle. In a big piece of good news, first baseman Gavin Sheets was a...13580Sat, 26 Sep 2026 21:33:06 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/padres-mission/breaking-down-padres-offensive-turnaround-that-saved-their-season-r13578/13578Sat, 26 Sep 2026 19:02:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/padres-mission/playoff-bound-for-the-third-time-in-a-row-r13574/The San Diego Padres are officially in the postseason! Randy Holt and Steve Drumwright were popping bottles as they reviewed the week that led to the Friars earning a spot in the playoffs for a franchise-record third consecutive year, the journey the Padres took to get to this point and then dis...13574Sat, 26 Sep 2026 17:45:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/padres-mission/padres-cant-afford-for-craig-stammens-questionable-pitching-management-to-haunt-them-in-postseason-r13570/Players always say that the game speeds up on them when the MLB postseason rolls around. Now imagine what it does for managers, who have to be looking three steps ahead, whether it is regarding the bullpen, a pinch-hitter, a pinch-runner or some other situation where a split-second decision can...13570Sat, 26 Sep 2026 14:04:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/padres-mission/why-padres-third-straight-playoff-appearance-is-their-most-impressive-yet-r13561/In winning their second of three against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday night, the San Diego Padres did something they'd never done in the franchise's history: reach the playoffs for three consecutive seasons. While seeding is still to-be-determined, they'll be one of the National League's...13561Fri, 25 Sep 2026 23:00:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/padres-mission/2026-padres-affiliate-season-recap-triple-a-el-paso-chihuahuas-r13555/If you are looking for good news about the Triple-A El Paso Chihuahuas, it's admittedly tough to come by. At least they weren’t the worst Triple-A team this season. The Chihuahuas had a full-season record of 60-90, which was the worst mark in the Pacific Coast League. That was only a notch bette...13555Fri, 25 Sep 2026 16:04:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/padres-mission/gavin-sheets-place-in-padres-playoff-roster-picture-is-getting-harder-to-find-r13550/The San Diego Padres haven't seen Gavin Sheets suit up for a game since August 29. Placed on the injured list the same day as Luis Rengifo, Sheets has spent almost a full month on the shelf with a foot sprain and plantar plate tear. While that could require surgery during the offseason, it's pos...13550Fri, 25 Sep 2026 13:56:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/padres-mission/2026-padres-affiliate-season-recap-double-a-san-antonio-missions-r13525/For most of the season, the main attraction for the Double-A San Antonio Missions was Ethan Salas. And rightfully so. Padres Mission’s No. 1 prospect put everything together after a lost 2025 due to injury and used it as a springboard to eventually make his MLB debut as a Sept. 1 promotion....13525Thu, 24 Sep 2026 16:08:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/padres-mission/elliot-lascelles-hit-tool-is-living-up-to-the-hype-at-single-a-r13524/Elliot Lascelles was reputed to have one of the best hit tools in the 2026 draft class. Through a smattering of games at Single-A, the bat-to-ball skills have been as advertised. What did we learn from his first handful of professional games? View the full article13524Thu, 24 Sep 2026 14:41:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/padres-mission/freddy-fermins-job-isnt-all-that-secure-ahead-of-padres-postseason-run-r13521/Among the many notable developments to transpire for the San Diego Padres in 2026, one of the more satisfying ones to watch unfold has been the long-term stability established behind the plate. While catcher has been a spot with plenty of turnover for the Friars in recent years, their current ro...13521Thu, 24 Sep 2026 13:52:02 +0000